Mastering Homeownership

Mastering Homeownership is a casual, informative discussion designed for first-time homeowners and those who may want a refresher on essential home maintenance and best practices. Whether you’ve recently purchased your first home or have owned for years but aren’t sure what you should be keeping up with, this session will provide practical tips, real-life scenarios, and helpful guidance to keep your home in great shape. Attendees will leave with greater confidence, a better understanding of routine maintenance, and answers to common homeownership questions.

This discussion will be led by Craig Cugini, franchise owner of the HouseMaster Serving the Upper Peninsula. He brings years of experience to the home inspection business. He’s bought, sold, and rented homes, has a background in the complexities of permitting, installing power, managing well and septic maintenance and more!

This event is FREE and open to the public. Join us at Peter White Public Library in the George Shiras III Room on the second floor. on Thursday, April 23rd from 6:00 – 7:30pm.

Mastering Homeownership Event Agenda:

• Mingling, Snacks & Welcomes

• Homeownership Basics

• Tips & Tricks
• Real-Life Scenarios
• FAQs

About Our Presenter:

A native of St. Clair Shores, Michigan, Craig attended Northern Michigan University graduating in 1993. Following graduation, he completed a combined federal civilian and military service which spans more than 27 years. His assignments included positions in Germany, Pennsylvania, Missouri, New Jersey, and New York and Alaska. Following retirement from federal service Craig became the City Manager for Ishpeming, MI for 4 1/2 years. He purchased his HouseMaster franchise in 2024, bringing a wide-ranging background to his inspection business. Craig has education and training in Wildlife Management, and has worked as a phlebotomist, environmental chemist, physical scientist, force protection and physical security program manager, director of security programs, engineer planner, Deputy to a Garrison Commander, and City Manager. His many assignments led him through multiple home buying/selling and rental experiences. He has bought, sold and rented homes in multiple states and Germany. A U.P. camp owner, he has also been through the challenges of implementing permits, installing power, understanding the rules for well and septic. He has performed a myriad of home improvements large and small over the past 30 years. In this new role, he will share his knowledge and expertise by guiding clients to become confident and informed home buyers/sellers.